Joy L. Elder

Joy L. Elder, age 95 of Westby, died Thursday, January 17, 2008 Joy Lavina Elder, age 95 of Westby died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born June 23, 1912 to Blaine and Josie (Edwards) Blakley. She graduated from Viola High School in 1931. Joy married Ted Elder on June 11, 1931 in Richland Center, WI. They lived in Viola and in 1974 they moved to Westby. Joy worked at the Tobacco Warehouse for 13 years and Nates Supper Club for 16 years. They also farmed for 25 years in the township of Jefferson. She was a member of the Westby United Methodist Church and the Westby Garden Club.She is survived by one daughter, Lenore Heyer of Rockford, IL; six grandchildren: Steve Rasmussen, Kathy Rasmussen, Sandra Barnes, Mark Rasmussen, Ted Elder, Gary Elder; Four great-grandchildren: Cory Rasmussen, Jessica Rasmussen, Brandon Barnes, Amber Elder; two great-great-grandchildren: Sophia Rasmussen, Blaine Elder; daughter-in-law, Barbara Elder; one sister, Joan (Stanley) Muller of Washington; nieces and nephews.Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Ted on January 19, 1989; two sons: Blaine in 1989 and Reece in 1999; one sister, Marjorie Hayward; two brothers: Dale and Basil Blakely. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Westby United Methodist Church. Pastor George Shick will officiate with burial in the Viola Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.